Evolution of Computers

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What major piece of technology was used in the first generation of computers?

Vacuum tubes

Which first-generation computer is known for consisting of nearly 20,000 vacuum tubes, 10,000 capacitors, and 70,000 resistors?

ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer)

Why were first-generation computers quite large in size?

Due to the use of vacuum tubes

Which first-generation computer weighed over 30 tons and took up a lot of space?

<p>ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name another example of a first-generation computer, besides ENIAC.

<p>EDSAC (Electronic Delay Storage Automatic Calculator), IBM 701, Manchester Mark</p> Signup and view all the answers

What marked the end of the first generation of computers?

<p>1956</p> Signup and view all the answers

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